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$720+ Cheap flights from California to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Jun 11 — Jun 181
Thu 6/11
Thu 6/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to OR Tambo

Cheapest flights from California to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2710:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/912:05 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops35h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,155
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/278:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops42h 40m
Kenya Airways
Sun 11/81:35 am
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops46h 03m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,197
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/18:55 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/95:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops30h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,206
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/164:30 pm
SFO
-
JNB
1 stop30h 00m
Condor
Wed 9/26:35 pm
JNB
-
SFO
1 stop28h 55m
Condor
Deal found 5/11$1,210
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/110:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops39h 40m
Kenya Airways
Mon 11/95:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops29h 22m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/10$1,213
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3011:50 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops39h 25m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/71:15 am
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops44h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,231
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/111:50 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/165:00 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops37h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,239
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/164:20 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/2112:40 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,249
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2310:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops32h 05m
Kenya Airways
Thu 9/1012:10 pm
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops39h 29m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,261
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/128:45 pm
SFO
-
JNB
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/181:15 am
JNB
-
SFO
2 stops64h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,266
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/204:20 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 11/61:45 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,269
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/263:10 pm
LAX
-
JNB
1 stop26h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 12/118:10 pm
JNB
-
LAX
1 stop26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,270

Find flight deals from California to OR Tambo

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Round-trip from

$1,249
(oojo)

One-way from

$720
(oojo)

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Sun 7/26

4:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

12:40 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$1,337

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Mon 7/27

7:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops41h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/4

8:55 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$1,362

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Thu 7/30

4:20 pm-4:00 am

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

8:55 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,408

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Tue 7/28

4:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/3

3:05 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops55h 55m

$1,413

Las VegasJohannesburg

LAS - JNB

LASJNB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/10

11:51 am-9:00 am

2 stops36h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/14

8:55 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,433

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/23

6:50 am-4:00 am

2 stops36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/19

8:55 pm-6:07 pm

2 stops30h 12m

$1,452

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 7/15

4:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/23

8:55 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$1,478

Las VegasJohannesburg

LAS - JNB

LASJNB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/23

8:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

11:15 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$1,583

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Wed 11/4

7:10 am-6:35 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/17

7:45 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops31h 44m

$1,586

San DiegoJohannesburg

SAN - JNB

SANJNB

San Diego

Sat 10/3

6:35 am-6:30 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/13

7:00 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,586

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $540). Flying from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,005). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Qatar Airways, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 25h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 30m. The distance from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 10310 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $603. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    While some choose either Los Angeles - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Ontario - Johannesburg OR Tambo, San Francisco - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $540). Flying from California to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,005). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$858Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$867Average$1,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$874Average$1,375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$954Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$971Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$980Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$996Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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